Meridian, ID–The Idaho Foodbank has kicked off the 7thannual Million Meals in March Corporate Challenge. This is a way for companies to have a friendly competition while working to help…
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a National Day of Service Meridian – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national day of service and people across Idaho participated through service…
Final Week of the Albertsons Holiday Bucks Campaign Meridian, ID – Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank celebrated the Holiday Bucks campaign to address food insecurity in Idaho. At this point,…
Hope for the Holidays Events All Across Idaho in November and December Meridian, ID – November marks the beginning of The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays Campaign. This campaign runs through…
Pocatello, ID–The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays Campaign is in full swing. This campaign runs through November and December. The Idaho Foodbank’s goal is to provide food for approximately…
Activities Happening Saturday, October 22nd in Eastern Idaho Pocatello, ID – October is Hunger Awareness Month in Idaho, which shines a light on the challenges for individuals and families facing hunger. This…
The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced today that its 2022 grant application process is open between July 1 and July 31, 2022 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating or relieve hunger. Funds can be used to operate programs; purchase food; purchase nutrition education materials; expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc); or promote access for anyone in need, including underserved and/or marginalized populations.
Now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the country continue to feel the economic impact. Inflation and supply chain disruptions are affecting the charitable food system…
Since 2005, the Albertsons Santa Bucks campaign has raised funds for The Idaho Foodbank to provide food for holiday meals to Idahoans who are struggling to make ends meet. This campaign gives customers the opportunity to donate money to The Idaho Foodbank when they are paying for their purchases. “Our customers and hard-working associates show such generosity through these holiday campaigns,” said John Colgrove, Division President at Albertsons Companies Intermountain Division.
Starting in 2005, the Albertsons Turkey Bucks campaign has raised funds for The Idaho Foodbank to provide food for holiday meals to Idahoans in need. This year, the Turkey Bucks campaign resulted in customers and employees at 11 Albertsons stores raising money to provide food for more than 200,000 meals this holiday season. At an event at The Idaho Foodbank warehouse in Meridian, representatives from Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank spoke about their important partnership to help families struggling to make ends meet.
The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a statewide Back to School campaign for the entire month of September. In an effort to support kids all over Idaho who are experiencing hunger, the campaign will raise funds for the Backpack and School Pantry programs. There will be activities in the Treasure Valley and across Idaho during the month to support children through school-based programs.
June is Dairy Month and The Idaho Foodbank is pleased to partner with many in the dairy industry to fight hunger in Idaho. In fiscal year 2021, 2.2 million pounds of dairy products were donated to The Idaho Foodbank.
